Contents Page Accommodation ………………………………………………………….........pg Financial Issues ………………………………………………………………..pg Health ………………………………………………………………………………..pg Legal Issues ………………………………………………………………………...pg Counselling …………………………………………………………………………pg Employment/Education and Training …………………………………………pg Domestic Violence …………………………………………………………………pg Disabilities …………………………………………………………………………pg Recreation and Culture D:\116101386.doc …………………………………………………………pg Page 1 of 36 QUICK REFERENCE ACCOMMODATION Crisis Care (after 5pm)................................................................. 9223 1111 Y-Shac......................................................................................... 9523 3400 Calvary Youth Services................................................................ 9581 1741 Dept of Housing (Kwinana) .......................................................... 9411 9500 Great Mates ................................................................................. 9494 2744 Mercy Youth Services .................................................................. 9442 3444 Y-Shac Transitional Units ............................................................ 9523 3400 Salvo Care Line ........................................................................... 9442 5777 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Department Child Protection ........................................................ 9527 0100 Rockingham Low Cost Food Centre ............................................ 9592 6060 St Vincent De Paul....................................................................... 9528 1071 The Salvation Army ..................................................................... 9527 3460 St Nicholas Emergency Relief ..................................................... 9592 2699 St Nicholas Financial Counselling ............................................... 9592 2699 HEALTH City of Rockingham Youth Health Service ................................... 9528 8680 Health Direct ................................................................................ 1800 022 222 Kwinana Community Health and Development Centre ................ 9419 2266 Rockingham Kwinana Division of General Practitioners ............... 9550 0900 NGALA ........................................................................................ 9592 3692 Public Health Information Service ................................................ 1300 135 030 South Coastal Women’s Health Service ...................................... 9550 0900 LEGAL ISSUES Department of Justice .................................................................. 9527 3411 Department of Corrective Services .............................................. 13 12 17 Rockingham Police Station .......................................................... 9528 8000 SCALES ...................................................................................... 9550 0400 Youth Legal Service ..................................................................... 9202 1688 Citizen’s Advice Bureau ............................................................... 9527 6671 COUNSELLING Palmerston ................................................................................. 9529 2500 Crisis Care ................................................................................... 1800 199 008 Mercy Re-connect........................................................................ 1800 800 046 Parent Adolescent Counselling Service ....................................... 1800 620 096 Palmerston .................................................................................. 9529 2500 Youth Reach South...................................................................... 1800 288 139 Youth Focus ................................................................................ 9361 4222 Parentingline…………………………………………………………...1800 654 432 Family Helpline………………………………………………………...9223 1100 Kids Helpline……………………………………………………….… 1800 551 800 EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING D:\116101386.doc Page 2 of 36 Fremantle Peel District Education Office...................................... 9336 9563 Mission Employment .................................................................... 9592 1533 Rockingham Senior High School ................................................. 9527 0300 Rockingham/Kwinana Bridging the Gap....................................... 9550 1111 Rockingham/Kwinana Youth Skills Training Scheme ................... 9592 2949 Safety Bay High School ............................................................... 9527 0200 Sound Works for Employment Service Inc ................................... 9592 3753 Warnbro Community College ....................................................... 9593 4055 Comet Bay College ...................................................................... 9553 8100 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Department for Child Protection ................................................... 9527 0100 FAAST ......................................................................................... 9550 0900 Police........................................................................................... 9528 8000 Rockingham Women’s Health & Info Centre ................................ 9550 0900 Lucy Saw Women’s Refuge ......................................................... 9527 6872 Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline ............................................... 1800 000 599 Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline ......................................... 1800 007 339 DISABILITIES ACTIV Industries.......................................................................... 9527 4222 Disabilities Services Commission ................................................ 9528 3611 South Metropolitan Personnel ...................................................... 9317 3155 Sound Works for Employment Services Inc ................................. 9592 3753 RECREATION AND CULTURE City of Rockingham Council for Arts & Crafts ............................... 9592 7330 City of Rockingham Culture Advisory Committee ......................... 9528 0385 Kwinana Community Arts Centre ................................................. 9439 0290 City of Rockingham Recreation Services ..................................... 9528 0325 Rockingham Baptist Church Youth Group ................................... 9527 7544 Rockingham Youth Advisory Council ........................................... 9528 0420 Uniting Church Youth Group ........................................................ 9527 1014 Girl Guides/Brownies ................................................................... 9592 1133 PCYC .......................................................................................... 9592 1232 Rockingham Baptist Church Youth Group ................................... 9527 7544 Rockingham Church of Christ ..................................................... 9592 2495 Sound City Church....................................................................... 9592 2457 TS Anzac Naval Cadets ............................................................... 9527 7908 United Church Youth Group ......................................................... 9527 1014 Warnbro Community Church of Christ ......................................... 9593 2133 YOUTH SERVICES INFORMATION City of Rockingham – Coordinator Youth Services....................... 9528 8687 City of Rockingham Youth Health ................................................ 9528 8680 The Station Youth Centre – ROYS/YOWSA ................................ 9528 8690 City of Rockingham – Recreation Officer ..................................... 9528 0307 PCYC .......................................................................................... 9592 1232 D:\116101386.doc Page 3 of 36 ACCOMMODATION Anglicare 23 Adelaide Tce EAST PERTH WA D:\116101386.doc 6004 Page 4 of 36 Tel: 9325 7033 Fax: 9325 6969 Email – info@anglicarewa.org.au Web – www.anglicarewa.org.au Provides: For 15-17 year olds who wish to remain at school but cannot live at home and need crisis short term accommodation. Breathing Space Domestic Violence Initiative Tel: 9439 5707 Fax: 9439 4437 Email – breathingspace@communicare.org.au Web – www.communicare.org.au (click “Breathing Space”) Provides: 24 hour residential and non-residential therapeutic services for men who have used violence in their relationships. Calvary Youth Services Mandurah Inc 40 Sutton Street MANDURAH WA 6210 Tel: 9581 1741 Fax: 9535 5874 Email – calvaryyouth@bigpond.com Provides: Med – long term externally supported accommodation (6-9 months) for 16-25 year olds exiting crisis centre. Y-Shac (24 HOUR CRISIS SERVICE) 62 Fifty Road BALDIVIS WA 6171 Tel: 9523 3400 Youth Worker Mob: 0411 704 959 Email – yshac.rockingham@anglicarewa.org.au Web – www.anglicarewa.org.au Provides: Youth supported housing and crisis service. Crisis Care Unit Tel: 9223 1111 Fax: 9223 1184 Free Call: 1800 199 008 (country only) Provides: Assistance with crisis accommodation after 5pm. Department for Child Protection 8 Leghorn Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 0100 Fax: 9527 0101 Provides: Referral information Department of Housing Unit 13-16 40 Meares Ave, KWINANA WA 6167 Tel: 9411 9500 Fax: 9411 9513 Web - www.housing.wa.gov.au Provides: Assistance in accessing accommodation. D:\116101386.doc Page 5 of 36 Great Mates Crisis Accommodation 243 Spearwood Avenue SPEARWOOD WA 6163 Tel: 9494 2722 Fax: 9494 2744 Email - SYA@anglicarewa.org.au Provides: Safe and affordable crisis accommodation for 15-20 year olds at risk of homelessness. Also provides independent living program 15-20 year olds (interviews and assessment required). Armadale Youth Accommodation Service 317 Railway Ave ARMADALE WA 6112 Tel: 9497 1351 Fax: 9399 9466 Email – ayas@parkerville.org.au Provides: Crisis accommodation for 15-20 year olds. Maximum stay 3 months. Med – long term externally supported accommodation (up to 12 mths) for 15-20 year olds. Jewell House YMCA 180 Goderich Street EAST PERTH WA 6004 Tel: 9325 8488 Fax: 9221 4694 Website - www.ymcajewellhouse.com Email - jewellhouse@ymca.org.au Provides: Safe, affordable budget accommodation in central city. Mercy Youth Services C/o 18 Barrett Street WEMBLEY WA 6014 Tel: 9442 3444 Fax: 6380 1409 Website - www.mercycare.com.au Provides: Support for young people to obtain accommodation types (18-25 year olds). Outreach support, parenting support (18-25 year olds homeless). Y-Shac Transitional Units 62 Fifty Road BALDIVIS WA 6171 Tel: 9523 3400 Fax: 9523 3455 Provides: Assistance to obtain independent housing with 16-25 years ongoing support. Serenity Lodge 106 Lewington Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 9999 Fax: 9592 4711 Provides: Residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, self referral/agency referrals for 18 year olds and up, male and female. Education and training, family assistance, health and general information. D:\116101386.doc Page 6 of 36 South Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre 241-243 High Street FREMANTLE WA 6160 Tel: 9335 9588 for an appointment Fax: 9430 6352 Provides: Accommodation assistance for migrants and refugees. Rockingham Women’s Refuge Tel: 9527 6872 Fax: 9528 3510 Provides: Accommodation, support, information and referrals for women and children escaping domestic violence. Tenants Advice Bureau Claisebrook Lotteries House 33 Moore Street EAST PERTH WA 6004 Tel: 9221 0088 (advice line) Website: www.taswa.org Provides: Tenant advice and advocacy support. D:\116101386.doc Page 7 of 36 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Anglicare Financial Counselling Port Kennedy Family Activity Centre 5-9 Clipper Drive PORT KENNEDY WA 6172 Tel: 9581 0512 Provides: Financial counselling Centrelink Simpson Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: Pensions 132 300 Newstart and Other Allowances 132 850 Payments for Families 131 305 Appointments 131 021 Website: www.centrelink.gov.au Provides: Centrelink information, Austudy information Department for Child Protection 8 Leghorn Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 0100 Fax: 9527 0101 Provides: Community support to families and children Red Cross Australia KWINANA/ROCKINGHAM FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE 150 Gilmore Ave Gilmore House MEDINA WA 6167 Tel/Fax: 9419 4039 Provides: Financial counselling, negotiation and advocacy. Rockingham Low Cost Food Centre 7 Willmot Drive COOLOONGUP WA 6169 Tel: 9592 6060 Fax: 9592 6060 Provides: Health care card/Pension card/voucher needed St Vincent De Paul Welfare Rockingham Vinnies Centre Unit 15 Rockingham Commercial Centre Livingstone Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9528 1071 D:\116101386.doc Page 8 of 36 Open: Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm KWINANA Calista Ave Tel: 9419 4285 Provides: Furniture, food, financial assistance St Nicholas Financial Assistance Counselling St Nicholas Community Centre Council Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9592 3653 Provides: Financial assistance and counselling 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday St Nicholas Emergency Relief St Nicholas Community Centre Council Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9592 2699 Provides: Food and financial assistance, 9.00am – 11.30am Monday to Friday St Nicholas Op Shop St Nicholas Community Centre Council Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9529 2447 Provides: Clothing for sale. The Salvation Army Cnr Read Street and Willmott Drive COOLOONGUP Tel: 9527 3460 Fax: 9527 9429 Website: www.salvationarmy.org.au/rockingham Provides: Food vouchers, clothing, limited furniture Kwinana Salvation Army Cnr Medina Ave & Hoyle Road MEDINA WA 6167 Tel: 9439 1585 Fax: 9439 1405 Provides: furniture, food and financial assistance Baldivis Salvation Army Freeway Community Church 13 Fifty Road BALDIVIS WA 6171 Tel: 9593 3548 Fax: 9593 3520 Provides: Furniture, food and financial assistance. D:\116101386.doc Page 9 of 36 HEALTH AIDS Council of WA 664 Murray Street PERTH WA 6005 Tel: 9482 0000 Fax: 9482 0001 Information Line: 9482 0044 Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm Website: www.waaids.com Provides: Educational information, support group for people with HIV/AIDS ARAFMI (Relatives and Friends of the Mentally ill) Rockingham Office Cnr Clifton and Ameer Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Wednesdays and Thursdays appointment only Tel: 9535 5844 Fax: 9228 0440 Email: arafmi@arafmi.asn.au B2 Clinic Fremantle Hospital Level 2 B BLOCK, Alma Street FREMANTLE WA 6160 Tel: 9431 2149 Fax: 9431 2035 Note: Sexually Transmittable Disease Control Services City of Rockingham Youth Health Service 9 Baralda Court ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9528 8680 Fax: 9527 1287 Provides: A range of services, including: GP’s, Sexual Health Clinic, Counselling Service, Drug Counselling, Young Parents, all FREE and confidential. Feel free to drop in, but you may need an appointment for some services. Child Protection Unit Princess Margaret Hospital Roberts Road SUBIACO WA 6008 Tel: 9340 8222 Fax: 9340 8822 Provides: Assessments in regard to allegations of maltreatment. Medical and social assessments – clinic by appointments. Department for Child Protection and Community Development For youths in crisis and families with you in crisis, contact Crisis Care 9223 1111. Freecall: 1800 199 008 8 Leghorn Street Rockingham WA 6168 Tel: 9527 0100 Fax: 9527 0101 Family Abuse Advocacy Support Team (FAAST) 4 Civic Boulevard ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 D:\116101386.doc Page 10 of 36 Tel: 9550 0900 Fax: 9592 5635 Website: www.scwhs.com.au Provides: Initial legal advice and advocacy and support in no legal matters such as: Housing assistance – emergency and Homewest Working with Centrelink applications Medical referrals Counselling Maintenance advocacy South Coastal Women’s Health Service 4 Civic Boulevard ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9550 0900 Fax: 9592 5635 Provides: A range of health and well being services for women and children Family Planning Association Sexual Help Services 70 Roe Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003 Tel: 9227 6177 Fax: 9227 6871 Website: www.fpwa.org.au Provides: Sexual health services and information Hepatitis WA (Inc) 187 Beaufort Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003 Postal Address; PO Box 8435 Perth Business Centre NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865 Tel: 9328 8538 – Metro information and support line Fax: 9227 6545 Office Tel: 9227 9802 or Freecall: 1800 800 070 for information and support Website: www.hepatitiswa.com.au Provides: An information and support line / telephone information and confidential counselling about hepatitis C for those with the virus, their family and friends. Mobile Needle Exchange Van Car park opposite Rockingham/Kwinana District Hospital Emergency Department Mobile: 0417 093 537 Monday 4:00 – 6:30 pm Dental car park – front carpark Provides: Personal counselling, information packs, monthly newsletters, monthly meetings and referrals to other services. NGALA 113 Read Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9592 3692 D:\116101386.doc Page 11 of 36 Helpline: 9368 9368 Provides: Centre consults, parenting and play time Wed 9:30 – 11:30am. Parents Adolescence Counselling Service (PACS) (FREE SERVICE) St Nicholas Community Centre Council Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 1800 620 096 for full details. Fax: 9528 0755 Website: www.anglicarewa.org.au Provides: Service for parents, care givers and young people 12 – 18 years old who are experiencing conflict in their family relationships. Kwinana Community Health Services And Development Centre Peel Court KWINANA WA 6167 Tel: 9419 2266 Fax; 9439 1088 Provides: Child health services, school health services, allied health services. Rockingham Mental Health Service Cnr Clifton and Ameer Streets ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9528 0600 Fax: 9529 1266 Provides: Clinical services for adults between the ages of 18 and 65 who are in need of psychiatric assessment and live in the Rockingham/Kwinana catchment area. Psychiatric assessments, consultations and ongoing medical management. In home support by mobile staff support and education for families and carers. Education about drug treatment and side effects provided to individuals and their families/carers. Multiculturalist psychologist available. Early intervention for persons presenting with a first episode of psychosis. Intense rehabilitation for services for individuals requiring extensive follow-ups. Individual and family therapy sessions where severe psychiatric disorder is involved. Duty Officer available Mon – Fri 8:30 – 4:30 to discuss all referrals to the service EMERGENCIES SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF THE NEAREST HOSPITAL OR AFTER HOURS MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE LINE ON 1300 555 788 RUAH Inreach Head Office 67 Plaistowe Mews WEST PERTH WA 6005 Tel: 9485 3939 Fax: 9481 0808 Email: administration@ruah.com.au D:\116101386.doc Page 12 of 36 Provides: Support and counselling services for people with a psychiatric disability for 18 – 65 year olds. Samaritans Crisis Line 60 Bagot Road SUBIACO WA 6008 Tel: 9381 5725 (Administration) Tel: 9381 5555 (24 Hour Emergency) Freecall: 1800 198 313 Email: support@samaritanscrisisline.org.au Provides: Telephone support service for the suicidal, depressed and lonely. Samaritans Youthline (24 hours) 60 Bagot Road SUBIACO WA 6008 Tel: 9388 2500 (Emergency) Freecall: 1800 198 313 Provides: Counselling for suicidal young people. Information, education and support for parents. Sexual Help Helpline Tel: 9227 6178 Fax: 9228 9010 Freecall: 1800 198 205 Rockingham Kwinana Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Ameer Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Provides: Assessment and treatment of infants and children from 0 -18 years experiencing severe mental health problems. South Metropolitan Community Drug Team Palmerston Association (Inc) Unit 3/3 Goddard Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tuesdays Tel: 9529 2500 Fax: 9529 1511 Email: rockingham@palmerston.org.au Website: www.dao.health.wa.gov.au Provides: Drug and alcohol counselling, information and support Substance Users Association 519 Murray Street WEST PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9321 2877 Fax: 9321 4377 Website: www.wasua.com.au Provides: 7 day a week needle exchange service Outreach service Part-time nurse Free Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A vaccinations Full time treatment referral worker Full-time Hepatitis C peer worker D:\116101386.doc Page 13 of 36 LEGAL ISSUES Department of Commerce 219 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9282 0777 Fax: 9282 0850 (administration) Free Call: 1300 304 054 Website: www.commerce.wa.gov.au Provides: Fair trading between traders and consumers, and provides education and advice to consumers and traders on their rights and responsibilities under consumer law. Equal Opportunity Commission Level 2 141 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9216 3900 Fax: 9216 3960 Free Call: 1800 198 149 (Country Callers only) Website: www.equalopportunity.wa.gov.au Provides: Assistance with unlawful discrimination Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman – Perth 12th Floor, 44 St George’s Terrace St Martin’s Tower PERTH WA 6000 PO Box Z5386 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6831 Tel: 9220 7541 Fax: 9221 4381 Free Call: 1300 362 072 Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.au Internet: www.comb.gov.au Provides: An avenue for complaints about administrative actions of Commonwealth Government organisations, including taxation, social security, child support, visa, Austudy and postal matters. Wageline Centre 3rd Floor, 2 Havelock Street WEST PERTH WA 6005 PO Box 1218 WEST PERTH WA 6872 Tel: 1300 655 266 Fax: 9222 7777 Website: www.commerce.wa.gov.au Provides: Consumer and employment protection Aboriginal Legal Service Perth Head Office 7 Aberdeen Street D:\116101386.doc Page 14 of 36 EAST PERTH WA 6004 Free Call: 1800 019 900 Tel: 9265 6666 Fax: 9221 1767 Provides: Legal advice and assistance City Safe Resource Centre 1st Floor, Lotteries House Cnr Civic Boulevard and Simpson Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9592 4166 Fax: 9527 3991 Provides: Community safety and well-being Citizen’s Advice Bureau St Nicholas Centre Unit 4/14 Council Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 6671 Fax: 9527 1445 Email: rockingham@cabwa.com.au Provides: Information on legal issues Department of Justice Community Justice Services Whitfield Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 3411 Fax: 9527 4833 Website: www.justice.wa.gov.au Provides: Information on courts, fines, infringements, wills. Equal Opportunity Commission 2nd Floor, Westralia Square 141 St George’s Terrace PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9216 3900 Fax: 9216 3960 Free Call: 1800 198 149 TTY: 9216 3936 (for people with hearing impairment) Website: www.eoc.wa.gov.au Provides: Assistance with unlawful discrimination Fremantle Community Legal and Advocacy Centre Tel: 9432 9790 Fax: 9432 9794 Website: fclc@fremantle.wa.gov.au Provides: Evening legal service, financial counselling, advocacy with Centrelink and Homes West & other government bodies. Also restraining order service at local court and family law information sessions. Mon and Wed, 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Must ring for an appointment, between 8:30 – 4:30 pm. Killara Youth Support Service 3 Walcott Street MT LAWLEY WA 6100 Tel: 9227 2585 Fax: 9227 2588 D:\116101386.doc Page 15 of 36 Open 7 days a week, 8:00 am – 1:00 am Provides: Counselling and mediation for families and young people (early offenders) Lawstuff http://www.lawstuff.org.au/ Provides: Information of Western Australian Law Department of Corrective Services General Enquiries: 13 12 17 Rockingham Police Service 21 Whitfield Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9528 8000 Fax: 9528 8080 Sussex Street Community Law Service of WA Inc 29 Sussex Street EAST VICTORIA PARK WA 6101 Tel: 6253 9500 Fax: 9470 1805 TTY: 9470 2831 Website: www.sscls.asn.au Provides: Information and support for low income community members Southern Communities Advocacy Legal and Education Service Inc (SCALES) St Nicholas Community Centre ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9550 0400 Fax: 95274802 Email: scales@murdoch.edu.au Website: www.law.murdoch.edu.au/scales Provides: Free initial legal service Legal Aid of WA 55 St George’s Terrace PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9261 6222 Fax: 9325 5430 Free Call: 1300 650 579 Website: www.legalaid.wa.gov.au Provides: Legal advice Youth Legal Service 138 Murray Street PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9202 1688 Fax: 9202 1699 Free Call: 1800 199 006 Website: www.youthlegalserviceinc.com.au Provides: Advice and advocacy to people under 25 years old Representation in Children’s Court. D:\116101386.doc Page 16 of 36 HEALTH AND WELL-BEING COUNSELLING Allambee Counselling Inc PO Box 442 MANDURAH WA 6210 Tel: 9535 8263 Fax: 9535 3869 Email: help@allambee.org.au Website: www.allambee.org.au Provides: Counselling and support for sexual abuse/assault and family violence for the Peel Area. Alcohol & Drug Information Service Tel: 9442 5000 Fax: 9442 5020 Free Call: 1800 198 024 Website: www.dao.health.wa.gov.au Provides: Confidential telephone counselling, referral service 24/7. Centre Care 456 Hay Street PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9325 6644 Fax: 9221 3631 Email: enquiries@centrecare.com.au Website: www.centrecare.com.au Provides: Individual and family counselling, mediation, accommodation and training services. Citizen’s Advice Bureau St Nicholas Community Centre 14 Council Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 6671 Email: rockingham@cabwa.com.au Website: www.cabwa.com.au Provides: Counselling, tax service, referrals, mediation CLAN WA Inc Warnbro Community and Family Centre PO Box 635 ROCKINGHAM WA 6968 Tel: 9593 5244 Fax: 9593 5266 Email: rockingham@clanwa.com.au Website: www.clanwa.com Provides: Family support, parent link and family relationship programs Crisis Care (24 hours) PO Box 6334 EAST PERTH WA 6892 Tel: 9223 1111 Free Call: 1800 199 008 Website: www.community.wa.gov.au D:\116101386.doc Page 17 of 36 Provides: 24 hour crisis service for Western Australia DADS @ LIFELINE Lifeline WA 57 Murray Street PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9261 4444 Fax: 9421 1247 24 Hour Crisis Line: 131 114 Website: www.lifelinewa.org.au Provides: Assisting Dads and Kids after separation or bereavement. Ethnic Communities Council of WA Multicultural House 20 View Street NORTH PERTH WA 6006 Tel: 9227 5322 Fax: 9227 5460 Email: youth@eccwa.org.au Website: www.multiculturalwa.net.au Website: www.eccwa.org.au Provides: Advocacy groups to all youth. Family Helpline (24 hours) Tel: 9223 1100 Free Call: 1800 643 000 (free for STD callers) (you can ask for an interpreter) Provides: Confidential support for people, who are having family and relationship problems, available 7 days a week. Freedom Centre 93 Brisbane Street PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9228 0354 Email: info@freedom.org.au Website: www.freedom.org.au Provides: Information and support for same sex attracted young people Gay and Lesbian Community Service (Inc) WA City West Lotteries House Unit 1, 2 Delhi Street WEST PERTH WA 6005 Tel: 9486 9855 Free Call: 1800 184 527 (WA Country) Website: www.glcs.org.au Provides: Counselling, information referral service, social support. Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service Tel: 9420 7201 Free Call: 1800 184 527 (WA Country) D:\116101386.doc Page 18 of 36 GROW Living Skills House 5 Calista Avenue CALISTA WA 6167 Tel: 9328 3344 Fax 9321 7499 Provides: Support groups for when feeling depressed, anxious, fearful or lonely. Incest Survivors Association Inc 21 Lacey Street EAST PERTH WA 6004 Tel: 9227 8745 Fax: 9227 1510 Website: www.isa.asn.au Open Mon & Fri 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Provides: Individual and group counselling for 14+ Kids Helpline 60 John Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003 Free Call: 1800 551 800 Tel: 01 3369 1588 Website: www.kidshelp.com.au Internet counselling: Mon to Fri 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Provides: Counselling for young people Kwinana Early Years Services Tel: 9439 1838 Fax: 9439 1130 Provides: Information, referrals & support for families with young children. Lifeline Tel: 131 114 - 24 Hour Website: www.lifeline.org.au LYNKS (YMCA Perth) Fax: 9227 6738 10th Floor Jewell House 180 Goderich Street PERTH WA 6000 Email: counselling.perth@ymca.org.au Provides: Youth and family counselling Mercy Re-Connect Referral No. 1800 800 046 Website: www.mercycare.com.au Provides: Early intervention service for young people 12-18 years and families. Outreach Support Service for young people having difficulties staying at home, or recently homeless because of family issues. D:\116101386.doc Page 19 of 36 Orchard Grief Support Service Murdoch Community Hospice 100 Murdoch Drive MURDOCH WA 6150 Fax: 9366 1367 Provides: Support and activities for those who have suffered a loss. Parent Adolescent Counselling Services (PACS) (FREE SERVICE) St Nicholas Community Centre 14 Council Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 1800 620 096 for full details Fax: 9528 0755 Provides: Counselling services to parents, caregivers and young people experiencing conflict (12-18 years old). Referrals to other support services. Parent Drug Information Centre (24 hours) Tel: 9442 5050 Free Call: 1800 653 203 7 days per week Provides: Information, support and referrals on drug issues. Parenting WA Centre Tel: 6279 1200 Fax: 6279 1221 (24/7) Free Call: 1800 654 432 Website: www.community.wa.gov.au Provides: Advice, guidance and information regarding any aspect of parenting. Parent Teen Link 456 Hay Street PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9325 6644 Fax: 9221 3631 Website: www.centrecare.com.au Provides: Parent & Teen Link 12-18 yrs CY Counselling & Mediation 10-21 yrs General counselling except drug/alcohol abuse or financial Break-even – problems to do with gambling or for families/friends of gamblers. Mental Health Emergency Response Team Tel: 1300 555 788 (24/7) Website: www.health.wa.gov.au Provides: Telephone information and advice for people 18 yrs and over with psychiatric problems, i.e. depression, psychosis, suicidal issues etc. ROCKINGHAM / KWINANA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE Cnr Ameer and Clifton Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9528 0600 Fax: 9529 1266 (Adult) D:\116101386.doc Page 20 of 36 Tel: 9528 0555 Fax: 9527 5365 (Child up to 18 yrs) Provides: Clinical services for adults between the ages of 18 and 65 who are in need of psychiatric assessment and live in the Rockingham/Kwinana catchment area. Multicultural Psychologist available Early intervention for persons presenting with a first episode of psychosis. Intense rehabilitation services for individuals requiring extensive follow-ups. Individual and family therapy sessions where there is a severe psychiatric disorder involved. Duty Officer available Monday to Friday to discuss all referrals to the service. EMERGENCIES SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF THE NEAREST HOSPITAL OR AFTER-HOURS TO THE MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE LINE ON 1300 555 788 Relationships Australia Lotteries House 6 Civic Boulevard ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9529 4100 Fax: 9527 2415 Provides: Relationship Counselling. Samaritans Crisis Line Free Call: 1800 198 313 Website: www.samaritans.org.au Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) Tel: 9340 1828 Fax: 9381 5426 Admin: 9340 1830 Crisis: 1800 199 888 Provides: Counselling and support for recent sexual assault and past sexual abuse. Samaritan Youth Line (24 hours) Samaritan House 60 Bagot Road SUBIACO WA 6008 Tel: 9388 2500 Fax: 9388 2368 Email: support@samartitanscrisisline.org.au Website: www.samaritans.org Provides: Telephone support for those despairing and experiencing suicidal thoughts. Shadow of Support Suicide Support Group 60 Bagot Road SUBIACO WA 6008 Tel: 1800 198 313 Fax: 9388 2368 Provides: Support for those aged 21 and under with the suicide of a relative or friend. Compassionate Friends Suicide Support Group Tel: 1800 628 118 D:\116101386.doc Page 21 of 36 Provides: Support after suicide Silver Chain Grief Support 6 Sundercombe Street OSBORNE PARK WA 6017 Tel: 92420242 Fax: 93882368 Freecall: 1300554 423 Email: info@silverchain.org.au Website: www.silverchain.org.au Provides: Support regarding grief and loss. South Metro Community Drug Services Team Palmerston Tel: 9529 2500 Email: rockingham@palmerston.org.au Website: www.palmerston.org.au Provides: Individual, family and couples counselling, group work, community education and consultation. Aids Council of WA 664 Murray St WEST PERTH WA 6005 Aids line: 9482 0044 Mens line: 9322 8401 Website: www.waaids.com Youth Focus 54 Goodwood Parade BURSWOOD WA 6100 Tel: 9361 4222 Fax: 9361 4299 Email: youthfocus@yct.asn.au Provides: Counselling, information, support groups and camps. Youth Reach South Level 2/25 Wentworth Parade SUCCESS WA 6164 Tel: 9499 4274 Fax: 9499 4270 Freecall: 1800 288 139 Website: www.health.wa.gov.au Provides: Direct counselling to young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or who have other severe psychosocial problems. Group therapy available. To make enquiries, please contact Duty Officer between 12:30pm and 4:30pm Monday – Friday City of Rockingham Youth Services The Station Youth Centre Tel: 9528 8690 Fax: 9591 1133 (Old Fire Station, opposite Rockingham Shopping Centre) 4 Hefron Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Website: www.rockingham.wa.gov.au D:\116101386.doc Page 22 of 36 Provides: A FREE confidential service for young people and their families. We have a youth worker available Monday to Friday to talk about any hassles you are having. City of Rockingham Youth Health Service 9 Baralda Court, Rockingham Tel: 9528 8680 for appointments Fax: 9527 1287 Provides: A range of services, including: GP’s, Sexual Health Clinic, counselling services, drug counselling, Young Parents, Group all FREE & Confidential. Open: Monday to Friday. Feel free to drop in, but you may need an appointment for some services. Website: www.rockingham.wa.gov.au Youth Place 94 South Terrace FREMANTLE WA 6160 Tel: 9425 5200 Fax: 9430 6722 Mon to Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Provides: Youth accommodation, information, referrals. Kwinana Youth Services Hutchins Cove KWINANA Tel: 9439 0206 Mobile: 0414 614 916 Anglicare St Nicholas Community Centre 14 Council Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9263 2104 Email: scasp@anglicarewa.org.au Provides: Free, individual or group available to help young people experiencing the separation of their parents. Kinway Counselling for young people or parents. St Nicholas Community Centre Tel: 9528 0702 Pre marriage counselling Tel: 9263 2050 D:\116101386.doc Page 23 of 36 EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING Centrelink Simpson Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Pensions 132 300 Newstart and Other Allowances 132 850 Payment for families 131 305 Appointments 131 021 Provides: Centrelink benefits, Health Care cards, registrations for student payments. Contacting Centrelink – Tips for Faster Service Call when queries are shortest – best days Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Afternoons are better than mornings. Avoid day after a public holiday. Have your details ready: Reference number Any Centrelink letters that you want to talk about handy. Community Services (SMYL) 10 Crompton Road ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9592 2949 Fax: 9592 4306 Fremantle telephone: 9430 4921 Email: smyl@smyl.com.au Provides: Various training programs. Jobsearch training including resumes, photocopying, career advice and assistance access to computers for self help. Limited job placement and work experience program. Note: A small fee may be payable Rockingham/Kwinana Bridging the Gap 10 Leghorn Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9550 1111 Fax: 9592 8217 24b 43 Meares Ave KWINANA WA 6167 Tel: 9419 2553 Fax: 9439 2552 Department for Child Protection 8 Leghorn Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 0100 – Education officer Website: www.community.wa.gov.au Provides: Support to ‘youth at risk’ whilst attending school. Information, advocacy, support, alternative programs. Safety Bay Senior High School Malibu Road SAFETY BAY WA 6169 Tel: 9527 0200 Fax: 9592 4672 Website: www.safetybay.wa.edu.au D:\116101386.doc Page 24 of 36 Provides: A linkage back into high school for post year 10 students, a full time program applies with 1 day work experience. Vocational Years 11 and 12. (Hospitality, Business, Tourism, Metals). Rockingham Senior High School Read Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 0300 Fax: 9528 3770 Also centre for Maritime Studies Website: www.rockingham.wa.edu.au Provides: A linkage back into high school for post year 10 students. A full-time program applies with structured work learning. Tranby College K-Year 12 Tranby Drive BALDIVIS WA 6171 Tel: 9524 2424 Fax: 9524 2428 Website: www.tranby.wa.edu.au Warnbro Community College Swallowtail Parade WARNBRO WA 6169 Tel: 9593 4055 Fax: 9593 4299 Website: www.warnbro.wa.edu.au Kolbe Catholic College Dowling Street Rockingham Tel: 9592 1500 Fax: 9592 2933 Website: www.kolbe.wa.edu.au Gilmore College PO Box 86 KWINANA WA 6167 Tel: 9411 1811 Fax: 9419 2494 Living Waters Lutheran College K-Year 12 176 Currie Street WARNBRO 6169 Tel: 9593 1211 Fax: 9593 6010 Website: www.livingwaters.wa.edu.au Maranatha Christian College K-Year 12 Gnangara Drive WAIKIKI WA 6168 Tel: 9528 2838 Fax: 9528 2025 Website: www.maranatha.wa.edu.au Mission Employment Unit 3/5 Goddard Street Fax: 9592 1544 D:\116101386.doc Page 25 of 36 Provides: A holistic approach to employment for jobseekers. Winterfold Centre – North Lake Senior Campus 188 Winterfold Road KARDINYA WA Tel: 9314 0416 Provides: Year 8 – 10 Students with support to engage in education and social development, whilst building career pathways. Murdoch University Rockingham Campus Dixon Road ROCKINGHAM 6168 Tel: 9360 7070 Fax: 9360 7077 Tel: 9360 7090 (Prospective students Rockingham Campus) Tel: 9360 6127 (Office of Student Services) Website: www.murdoch.edu.au Challenger TAFE Rockingham Simpson Avenue ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9599 8600 Fax: 9599 8700 Website: www.challenger.wa.edu.au Provides: Full time and part time Technical Education Courses, Aboriginal access programs, literacy programs, hobby courses, new opportunities for women programs. Department of Education 151 Royal Street EAST PERTH WA 6004 Tel: 9264 4111 Fax: 9264 5005 Website: www.det.wa.edu.au Department of Training and Workforce Development 151 Royal Street EAST PERTH WA 6004 Tel: 9238 2400 Fax: 9264 5263 Internet: www.dtwd.wa.gov.au (TAFE options for Department of Training Information) Provides: Access to information on training for new apprenticeships, training and further education, particularly TAFE. Smyl Community College 32 Telsa Road ROCKINGHAM WA Tel: 9550 9400 Fax: 9528 2183 Provides: Education Centre for Years 10-12. Individualised learning. D:\116101386.doc Page 26 of 36 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Breathing Space Tel: 9439 5707 Fax: 9439 4437 Email: breathingspace@communicare.org.au Website: www.communicare.org.au Provides: Counselling and accommodation for domestic violence perpetrators. CRISIS CARE (24 HOURS) Tel: 9223 1111 Freecall: 1800 199 008 Website: www.dcp.wa.gov.au Provides: 24 hour crisis service for Western Australia Department for Child Protection 8 Leghorn Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 0100 Fax: 9527 0101 Website: www.community.wa.gov.au Provides: Information, referrals Domestic Violence Resource & Referral Service 1st Floor, Carrilian Tower, Murray Street PERTH WA 6805 Tel: 9226 2377 Fax: 9226 2377 Provides: Information and support regarding domestic violence. Domestic Violence Children’s Counselling Service Patricia Giles Centre, Incorporated PO Box 550 LEEDERVILLE WA 6903 Tel: 9328 1888 Fax: 9228 0464 Website: www.patgilescentre.org.au Provides: Crisis Counselling and support for children who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic violence. Domestic Violence Central Tel: 9226 2370 Fax: 9226 2377 Provides: 24 hour service in relation to domestic violence issues. FAAST (Family Abuse Advocacy Support Team) South Coastal Women’s Health Service Lifelinks Community Centre 4 Civic Boulevard ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9550 0900 Fax: 9592 5635 Provides: Information, advocacy, legal advice and support for those in or escaping domestic violence. D:\116101386.doc Page 27 of 36 Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline Tel: 9223 1199 Freecall: 1800 000 599 Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline Tel: 9223 1188 Freecall: 1800 007 339 Police Domestic Violence Tel: 131114 Relationships Australia 6 Civic Boulevard ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9529 4100 Fax: 9527 2415 Website: www.wa.relationships.com.au Provides: Counselling service open three times a week from Relationships Australia. Contact Rockingham Office for appointments. Lucy Saw Women’s Refuge PO BOX 116 ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 6872 Provides: Accommodation, support, information, referrals. D:\116101386.doc Page 28 of 36 DISABILITIES ACTIVE Rockingham Cnr Patterson & Dixon Road ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9527 4222 Fax: 9592 4046 Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities Oasis Lotteries House, 37 Hampden Road NEDLANDS WA 6009 Tel: 9485 8900 Fax: 9386 1011 Freecall: 1800 193 331 Website: www.pwdwa.org Disabilities in the Arts WA Disadvantaged in the Arts WA PO Box 1080 FREMANTLE WA 6959 Tel: 9430 6616 Fax: 9336 4008 Website: www.dadaawa.net.au Soundworks U11/3 Goddard Street ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9592 3753 Fax: 9592 4980 Provides: Free service to obtain employment, training, work experience, placements and advocacy, for people with disabilities. South Metropolitan Personnel 18 Pakenham Street FREMANTLE WA 6959 Tel: 9317 3155 Fax: 9317 4967 Website: www.smp.org.au Provides: Alternatives for young people for linkages into employment, life skills, community access and recreation. Dyslexia SPELD Foundation 10 Broome Street SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 Tel: 9474 3494 Fax: 9217 2594 . WA Association for the Blind Lotteries House 4/7 Anzac Terrace MANDURAH WA 6210 Tel: 9311 8202 Fax: 9586 1187 Freecall: 1800 847 466 D:\116101386.doc Page 29 of 36 For more information regarding disability services for young people, please contact the City of Rockingham Council on 9528 0303. D:\116101386.doc Page 30 of 36 RECREATION AND CULTURE Department of Culture and the Arts – YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE ARTS PANEL Tel: 9224 7310 Fax: 9224 7311 Website: www.dca.wa.gov.au Provides: Support and development of the arts sector. Buzz Dance Theatre PO Box 7332, Cloisters Square PERTH WA 6850 Tel: 9226 2322 Fax: 9226 2323 Website: www.buzzdance.com.au Provides: Dance workshops and programs City of Rockingham Coordinator Cultural Development PO Box 2142 ROCKINGHAM WA 6967 Tel: 9528 0385 Fax: 9592 1705 Website: www.rockingham.wa.gov.au Coordinates City of Rockingham Community Cultural Development. Kwinana Community Arts Centre Sulphur Road KWINANA WA 6167 Tel: 9439 0290 Fax: 9439 2656 Website: www.koorliny.com.au Peel Music Foundation Tel: 0422 214 495 – Jesse Hill Provides: Music industry information, support and contacts Steps Youth Dance Company PO Box 7648, Cloisters Square PERTH WA 6850 Tel: 9226 2133 Fax: 9226 2182 Website: www.stepsyouthdance.com.au Provides: Project dance company for young people Shortfuse Youth Theatre Kwinana Arts Centre Sulphur Road KWINANA WA 6167 Tel: 9439 0206 Provides: Drama workshop program for young people in Kwinana AQUA Jetty YMCA 87 Warnbro Sound Avenue WARNBRO WA 6169 Tel: 9593 9999 Website: www.aquajetty.ymca.org.au D:\116101386.doc Page 31 of 36 Provides: Recreation facilities City of Rockingham Community Development Officer (Sports and Recreation) Civic Boulevard ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: 9528 0479 Website: www.rockingham.wa.gov.au Duke of Edinburgh Awards / Outward Bound Suite 58/102 Railway Street WEST PERTH WA 6000 Tel: 9321 4179 Fax: 9321 4537 Website: www.dukeofed.com.au Provides: Leisure time activities for young people 14 – 25 years old. Rockingham Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) Tel: 9528 0420 Website: www.rockingham.wa.gov.au Provides: Opportunities for young people to be involved in Community decision making. WARNBRO ‘Y’ Okehampton Road WARNBRO WA 6169 Tel: 9593 6102 Fax: 9593 6104 Provides: A range of youth specific services on weekends and evenings (gym, badminton, basketball, yoga, relaxation etc.) Baldivis Church (Youth Group) Tel: 9524 2805 Website: www.baldivischurch.org.au Play Group 0-4 yrs Mops 0-4 yrs Kids Club Year 1 – 3 J Youth Year 4 – 7 S Youth Year 8 – 10 Young Ad 11 + Medina Aboriginal Cultural Centre 13 Leasham Way MEDINA WA 6167 Tel: 9419 7214 Police & Citizens Youth Centre Tel: 9592 1232 Rockingham Baptist Church Youth Group Tel: 9527 7544 Warnbro Girl Guides Tel: 9593 6640 D:\116101386.doc Page 32 of 36 ROCKINGHAM GROUP Tel: 9592 1133 Sound City Church (Youth Group) Tel: 9592 2457 Uniting Church (Youth Group) Tel: 9527 1014 Warnbro Community Church of Christ Tel: 9593 2133 Website: www.warnbro.org.au Rock – Year 4 – 5 Kaos – Year 6 – 7 Fire Youth – Year 11 – 12 Young Adults – 18 + Provides: Youth activities, information & referrals, outreach services. Christian City Church Port Kennedy Tel: 9524 5055 Website: www.c3r.org.au FOR FULL DETAILS ON RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CONSULT THE ROCKINGHAM COUNCIL’S ACTIVITY GUIDE OF ROCKINGHAM SPORT, ARTS AND RECREATION GROUP, CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT. D:\116101386.doc Page 33 of 36 WEBSITES BULLYING WEBSITES www.bullyingnoway.com.au CENTRELINK www.centrelink.gov.au HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION www.hreoc.gov.au I STAY SAFE www.istaysafe.com Sexual Health Information LAWSTUFF www.lawstuff.org.au See legal for more information LIVING WITH PARENTS www.community.wa.gov.au LIKE IT IS www.likeitis.org.au Information on sexual health LOUD www.loud.org.au The opportunity to create and exhibit art and culture work on one of four media arenas: - Television, Radio, Print, Online. OFFICE OF YOUTH AFFAIRS www.community.wa.gov.au/communities/childrenandyoungpeople Youth Services Directory PARENTS ONLINE www.community.wa.gov.au Communication skills for teenagers to help improve communication with their parents. PLANET ARK www.planetark.org.au Daily updates on world environment news, weekly 15 minute “Real Audio” broadcasts. PRESSURE POINT www.pressurepoint.com.au Latest information on health issues affecting young people. REACH OUT www.reachout.com.au Information on how to seek help DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT www.training.wa.gov.au D:\116101386.doc Page 34 of 36 Education and Training Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Information on education and training. Website: www.dest.gov.au SANE www.sane.org Information on mental health issues YBLUE / BEYOND BLUE www.ybblue.com.au/ Promotion of help seeking behaviour for young people who are depressed THE SOURCE YOUTH WEBSITE www.thesource.gov.au Provides: Information on programs services resources and entertainment for young people. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE YOUTH WEBSITE www.burstingthebubble.com Aimed to support teenagers with experience of domestic violence. D:\116101386.doc Page 35 of 36 DIRECTORY UPDATE / NEW ENTRIES Agency or Organisation: __________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Tel No: __________________ Fax: _________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________ Details (brief – regarding services offered, target groups, opening hours): _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Please forward to: Coordinator Youth Services City of Rockingham PO Box 2142 ROCKINGHAM WA 6967 D:\116101386.doc Page 36 of 36